Transport Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary
30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
15 Jun 2022
Closes
13 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Title: Transport Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm - (Flexibility required - On call and early starts essential)

Salary: Up to GBP35,000

Our well-established client based in Stoke-on-Trent are looking to recruit a Transport Manager to manage and support a team of drivers, whilst maintaining responsibility for being their first point of contact, ensuring all goods are delivered in line with or exceeding customer and company expectations.

Key responsibilities as a Transport Manager:

First point of contact for all drivers.
Report and review on the customer journey by liaising with drivers and the customer service team.
Continuously reviewing processes and prioritising improvements.
Maintaining and implementing a strong focus on making sure the best possible delivery service is provided.
Utilising various systems to identify areas for improvements.
Liaising with managers and team members.
Maintaining a high level of organisation and commitment.
Organising runs, routes, vehicle services and working hours.
Ensuring all drivers are organised.
Interacting with loaders and the production team.
Managing vehicle services and MOT's.
Notifying customers of deliveries.
Managing rejected deliveries and liaising with customers.
Implementing strict health and safety guidelines.

Desired skills and qualities as a Transport Manager:

Time management and organisational skills.
Commitment to managing all drivers and processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Computer and IT literate.
Ability to multi-task and solve problems.This Transport Manager vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are operating as an employment business